CVE-2024-52378
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the DigiPass WordPress plugin allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites running DigiPass version 0.3.0 or earlier. Attackers can potentially access sensitive system files.
💻 Affected Systems
- Labs64 DigiPass WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server compromise via retrieval of configuration files containing database credentials, SSH keys, or other sensitive data leading to full system takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to WordPress configuration files (wp-config.php) containing database credentials, potentially leading to database compromise and site defacement.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions restrict access to sensitive files and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal attacks using '../' sequences to access files outside web root. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.3.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/digipass/wordpress-digipass-plugin-0-3-0-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find DigiPass plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update, deactivate and remove plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable DigiPass Plugin
allDeactivate the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation
wp plugin deactivate digipass
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock path traversal patterns at WAF level
Add rule to block requests containing '../' sequences in URLs
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the DigiPass plugin from all WordPress installations
- Implement strict file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories) and ensure web server runs with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for DigiPass version 0.3.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=digipass --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DigiPass plugin version is 0.3.1 or later, or confirm plugin is not installed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with '../' sequences in URL parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access wp-config.php or other sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file download patterns from WordPress sites
- Requests to plugin endpoints with path traversal payloads
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*wp-config.php*")